Think - song and lyrics by The Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin
: Interestingly, Franklin was not accustomed to lip-syncing for film. The final scene is a masterful feat of editing, spliced together from many takes to ensure her powerhouse vocals matched her movements.
The film's version of the song is notably faster than the 1968 original, transforming it into a high-energy "pulsating swinger".
The song is written in , a key rarely used in popular music, which contributes to its unique, driving tension. The lyrics balance a personal plea for respect in a relationship with a broader social message about the consequences of one's actions, famously warning: "Tryin' to make other people lose their mind / Well, be careful you don't lose yours" .